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STD Testing in Walton, KS: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Harvey County, gonorrhea rates run about 62% lower than the US average. Whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind in Walton, Kansas, you can weigh same-day testing at clinics against at-home kits and labs that fit your schedule. The options below include both.

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STD testing near Walton, KS

6 testing options are listed for Walton, KS. The nearest, Harvey County Health Department, is about 7.1 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

How to read these listings

Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay: required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.

Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.

Highest rated 7.1 miles

Harvey County Health Department

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews

Harvey County Health Department in Newton accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, with sliding-scale fees extending to everyone else. Appointments are required for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis testing alongside TB screening, with HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines and STI treatment available at the same visit.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
215 South Pine Street, 2nd Floor Newton, KS 67114
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 7.8 miles

Health Ministries Clinic

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 169 reviews

Health Ministries Clinic in Newton pairs STI testing with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections like gonorrhea and chlamydia, so a single appointment can resolve what it finds. The full panel and care run on a sliding-scale fee accepted by Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance. Appointments are required.

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Spanish-Language Care Without a Middleman

Health Ministries Clinic carries out testing, counseling, and treatment directly in Spanish. The whole clinical encounter, not just check-in. For someone whose primary language is Spanish and who has no regular provider to coordinate with, that means nothing gets lost between the conversation and the care plan.

Herpes and Hepatitis Sit Alongside the Standard Panel

Anyone without a standing relationship with a primary care physician benefits most from Health Ministries Clinic's wider scope: the panel adds herpes, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C to gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, plus a TB test, so one appointment covers exposures that a narrower clinic would leave unaddressed.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
720 Medical Center Drive, Newton, KS 67114
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
9120 East 37th Street North, Wichita, KS 67226 25.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 81 reviews
Address
9050 East 29th Street North, Wichita, KS 67226 26.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 68 reviews
Address
2135 North Ridge Road, Wichita, KS 67212 28.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
3311 East Murdock Street, Wichita, KS 67208 29.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

Detection windows for every STI
Infection Earliest reliable test Conclusive after
Chlamydia 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Gonorrhea 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Trichomoniasis 7 days after exposure 28 days after exposure
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10 days after exposure 33 days after exposure
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18 days after exposure 45 days after exposure
HIV (antibody) 21 days after exposure 84 days after exposure
Syphilis 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis B 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis C 56 days after exposure 77 days after exposure
Herpes (HSV) 28 days after exposure 112 days after exposure

Guidance only, confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.

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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25

  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200

  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49

  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

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More ways to get tested in Walton, KS

Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Walton, KS

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Walton, you collect the sample privately, and mail it back to a CLIA-certified lab. Results come online in days, with a clinician available if anything is positive. Same labs as a clinic, no waiting room, and you can read how accurate at-home STD tests are before you order.

Want a free option first? The CDC-supported TakeMeHome (opens in a new tab) program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits, and, in many areas, free STI kits, to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.

Every kit uses CLIA-certified labs. At-home testing is for screening; a reactive result should be confirmed and treated by a clinician. Prices and panels shown are illustrative and change often, confirm current details on the provider's site.

Also in the area

Other CLIA-certified labs near Walton, KS

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Harvey County, each lab's town is shown on its card below. Many test through a doctor's order or by appointment rather than walk-in, so call ahead to confirm STD/STI testing and availability before visiting.

  • Newton Medical Center

    600 Medical Center Drive PO Box 308, Newton, KS 67114

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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Showing the nearest 1 CLIA-certified labs.

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Walton. A CLIA certificate records only that a laboratory is federally certified — it does not confirm the site performs STD testing, nor its hours, price or access. Inclusion is not an endorsement; always call to verify.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Walton, KS who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 366 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Walton. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 54 offer telehealth.

  • Kendra Marcotte, MD

    Internal medicine · 1200 East 7th Street, Newton

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  • Aubrey Ralston, MD

    Family medicine · 1400 South Kansas Avenue, Newton

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  • Jennifer Koontz, MD

    Family medicine · 800 Medical Ctr Drive, Newton

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  • Nora Strong, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 800 Medical Ctr Drive, Newton

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  • Kesha Crichlow, MD

    Internal medicine · 720 Medical Ctr Drive, Newton

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  • Kent Bradley, MD

    OB-GYN · 700 Medical Ctr Drive, Newton

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These are registry-listed clinicians, not dedicated STD-testing clinics. CMS records do not independently verify current licensure, testing services, availability, price, or new-patient status. Confirm each detail before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Walton, KS

No pharmacy near Walton, KS publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.

  • Prairie View

    6.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 6.4 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Dillon Pharmacy

    6.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Wilson Drug

    6.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Harvey Drug

    6.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Newton Hometown Pharmacy

    7.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Walton, KS.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

Prevention & treatment

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Walton, telehealth covers the rest: HIV-prevention medication (PrEP) and DoxyPEP to lower future risk, and discreet online treatment if a result comes back positive. All prescribed by licensed U.S. clinicians.

Pricing varies by insurance and changes often, confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a substitute for emergency care.

STD stats & rates

STDs & HIV in Harvey County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Harvey County, the county that includes Walton, compare with Kansas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~36% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#43 of 105 Kansas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 59% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Harvey County vs Kansas vs U.S.

Harvey County Kansas U.S. ▲▼ = Harvey County vs the state average
Infection Harvey County Kansas United States
Chlamydia
250.7 84 cases ▼ 45%
453.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
68.6 23 cases ▼ 52%
144 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
3 1 cases ▼ 78%
13.5 15.8
Syphilis (early)
6 2 cases ▼ 48%
11.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
11.9 4 cases ▼ 32%
17.5 29.5

Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.

Reported STD rates in Harvey County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 31% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Harvey County, chlamydia has fallen from 411.5 to 250.7 per 100,000 (39%), gonorrhea has fallen from 170.5 to 68.6 per 100,000 (60%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 11.8 to 3 per 100,000 (75%).

The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis).

Community health context

What shapes testing access in and around Walton, KS

Adults uninsured
6.6%
No routine checkup
19.9%
No transportation
5%
Binge drinking
15.3%
Frequent mental distress
14.2%
Depression
20%
Below poverty line
17.7%
Primary-care ratio
1,353 : 1
Harvey County
  • Primary-care shortage score 8 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 42nd percentile nationally

Sources: CDC PLACES (ZIP), County Health Rankings, CDC/ATSDR SVI, HRSA HPSA, HRSA MUA/P, Neighborhood Atlas ADI. Lower insurance coverage, fewer routine checkups, and a thin primary-care ratio all raise the value of low-cost public clinics and at-home testing in Harvey County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Harvey County (2023)

People living with HIV
106 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
64

Harvey County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Harvey County residents living with HIV, 85.7% are in care · 75% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.

Pregnant or planning to be?

Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when

Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Harvey County tests for syphilis.

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).

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About Walton, KS

Harvey County East Park anchors the quieter eastern edge of Walton, and in a town where most households own their homes at values well below the state average, the monthly budget often looks tighter than the ownership rate suggests. Rent here runs modest by most measures, yet for the roughly one-in-three households that do rent, that $825 a month still competes with everything else, which means discretionary spending on health visits gets weighed carefully. That budget reality lands unevenly on younger adults: people in their late teens and twenties who are statistically most likely to encounter chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis and least likely to have a long-standing primary-care relationship.

Walton's workforce participation is high, which sounds like good news until you picture a household where nearly everyone is clocked in somewhere, and a mid-week clinic appointment means swapping a shift or arranging a drive. With two-thirds of Walton's adults married and average households running larger than the national norm, the practical case for routine screening extends beyond individuals. A result affects a partner, a household, a shared calendar that's already full.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Walton, KS

Walkability 5.55 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.55/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Walton generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 6 STD & STI testing locations in Walton, Kansas, EasySTD

ZIP 67151 snapshot

Residents
514
Median age
29.5
Median income
$52,614

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 67151 area around Walton: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Walton alone.

Walton sits in Harvey County, ZIP 67151. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Walton Roadside Park
  • Harvey County Homeless & Indigent Persons Memorial
  • Harvey County East Park

Reference

STD testing in Walton, KS: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Harvey County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Kansas law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.

Who should test, and when

CDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window

Who should get tested, and how often

Based on current CDC screening recommendations.

GroupTestsHow often
Everyone aged 13–64 HIV At least once
Sexually active women under 25 Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Pregnant people HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM) Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment HIV, hepatitis B & C At least yearly
All adults at least once Hepatitis C At least once

When to test: STD detection windows

Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Walton-area provider.

InfectionEarliest reliable testSample
Chlamydia 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Gonorrhea 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Trichomoniasis 1–4 weeks Urine or swab
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10–33 days Blood
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18–45 days Blood
HIV (antibody) 3–12 weeks Blood / oral
Syphilis 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis B 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis C 8–11 weeks Blood
Herpes (HSV) 4–16 weeks (antibody); swab a sore Blood / swab
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What each STD test costs

Medicare reference prices per lab test, a benchmark before you pay out of pocket

These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Walton often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.

TestReference priceCPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT) $47.80 87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT) $47.80 87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT) $47.76 87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody $26.87 87389
HIV-1/2 antibody $22.44 86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL) $5.61 86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody) $17.49 86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT) $47.76 87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen $15.33 87340
Hepatitis C antibody $29.16 86803

Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.

Confidentiality & consent in Kansas

Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on Kansas law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In Kansas, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Kansas permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication (or a prescription) to pass to your partner, no separate exam or appointment needed for them.

Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in Kansas

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Walton, KS

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Walton, KS?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Walton, KS?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Where can I get tested for free near Walton, KS?

Public health clinics nearby provide free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Walton, KS?

A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.

How common is chlamydia in Harvey County?

Harvey County reported ~251 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Kansas average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Kansas without a parent?

In Kansas, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

How is chlamydia tested near Walton, KS?

Chlamydia is checked with a simple urine sample or a swab; lab results usually come back in a day or two.

Are at-home STD tests accurate?

Reputable kits use the same lab methods as clinics; any positive should be confirmed and treated by a provider.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

Does the test site matter for gonorrhea?

Yes, site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.

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